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The WhatcomTalk Events Calendar shares things to do around Whatcom County including Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine and beyond. Find fun activities and adventures throughout the region on our comprehensive events calendar. Have an event that isn’t listed? Click the green “Post your Event” button and our editors will review and approve within two business days.

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Jan
7
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom, and create your own 2’ by 4′ rug.

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Feb
11
Sat
Inkle Weaving @ Ragfinery
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Inkle Weaving @ Ragfinery | Bellingham | Washington | United States

Inkle weaving is done using a tabletop Inkle loom (provided) to make narrow bands of weaving: bookmarks, belts, decorative ties, and more! Students will learn the basics of using the Inkle loom and have ample time to complete a chosen project.

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Mar
11
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom, and create your own 2’ by 4′ rug.

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Apr
1
Sat
Inkle Weaving @ Ragfinery
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Inkle weaving is done using a tabletop Inkle loom (provided) to make narrow bands of weaving: bookmarks, belts, decorative ties and more! Students will learn the basics of using the Inkle loom and have ample time to complete a chosen project.

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Apr
8
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
Apr 8 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom and create your own 2′ by 4′ rug.

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May
6
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
May 6 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This class runs three consecutive Saturdays from 5/6 to 5/20. The first workshop will be from 10am-noon and the last two will be from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom, and create your own 2’ by 4? rug.

This workshop is offered in partnership with Allied Arts and the Recycled Art and Resource Expo (RARE), a two-day festival that celebrates creative reuse in the arts and other industries.

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May
13
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
May 13 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This class runs three consecutive Saturdays from 5/6 to 5/20. The first workshop will be from 10am-noon and the last two will be from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom, and create your own 2’ by 4? rug.

This workshop is offered in partnership with Allied Arts and the Recycled Art and Resource Expo (RARE), a two-day festival that celebrates creative reuse in the arts and other industries.

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May
20
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

This class runs three consecutive Saturdays from 5/6 to 5/20. The first workshop will be from 10am-noon and the last two will be from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom, and create your own 2’ by 4? rug.

This workshop is offered in partnership with Allied Arts and the Recycled Art and Resource Expo (RARE), a two-day festival that celebrates creative reuse in the arts and other industries.

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Aug
26
Sat
Introduction to Weaving @ Ragfinery
Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Note: This class runs three consecutive Saturdays from 8/26 to 9/9. The first workshop will be from 10am-noon and the last two will be from 10am-1pm.
Learn to weave using a floor loom with Aurora Lindquist! In a series of three Saturday morning sessions, learn to plan a weaving project and what materials to use, warp a loom, and create your own 2’ by 4′ rug.

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Oct
10
Tue
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 10 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Whatcom Weavers Guild presents the 2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference and Sale at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, Washington. This event includes a Keynote Address on Coast Salish Weaving with Dr. Susan Pavel, nine classes and workshops, the popular Annual Whatcom Weavers Guild Sale and the Fibers & Beyond Exhibit. This event takes place from Tuesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Keynote Address takes place Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The Fibers & Beyond Exhibit opened prior to the conference on Thursday, September 7 with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you at the conference!

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Oct
11
Wed
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Whatcom Weavers Guild presents the 2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference and Sale at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, Washington. This event includes a Keynote Address on Coast Salish Weaving with Dr. Susan Pavel, nine classes and workshops, the popular Annual Whatcom Weavers Guild Sale and the Fibers & Beyond Exhibit. This event takes place from Tuesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Keynote Address takes place Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The Fibers & Beyond Exhibit opened prior to the conference on Thursday, September 7 with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you at the conference!

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Fibers & Beyond Keynote Address at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fibers & Beyond Keynote Address at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Jansen Art Center and the Whatcom Weavers Guild would like to present the Fibers & Beyond Keynote Address, My Job as a Weaver, presented by Dr. Susan Pavel – sa’hLa mitSa. Dr. Susan Pavel will share the journey of 20 years of Coast Salish Weaving and the intention of the next 20 years of Coast Salish Weaving. As her master teacher was Bruce Miller – subiyay of the Skokomish Nation, he shared many cultural teachings that still unveil themselves to this day. She will illuminate the past, explain the present and inspire the future. Stories will be shared, current research efforts revealed and a possibility for the future galvanized. She invites you to elevate your own sacred job as weaver. We hope to see you at the keynote address!

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Oct
12
Thu
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Whatcom Weavers Guild presents the 2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference and Sale at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, Washington. This event includes a Keynote Address on Coast Salish Weaving with Dr. Susan Pavel, nine classes and workshops, the popular Annual Whatcom Weavers Guild Sale and the Fibers & Beyond Exhibit. This event takes place from Tuesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Keynote Address takes place Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The Fibers & Beyond Exhibit opened prior to the conference on Thursday, September 7 with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you at the conference!

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Oct
13
Fri
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Whatcom Weavers Guild presents the 2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference and Sale at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, Washington. This event includes a Keynote Address on Coast Salish Weaving with Dr. Susan Pavel, nine classes and workshops, the popular Annual Whatcom Weavers Guild Sale and the Fibers & Beyond Exhibit. This event takes place from Tuesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Keynote Address takes place Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The Fibers & Beyond Exhibit opened prior to the conference on Thursday, September 7 with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you at the conference!

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Oct
14
Sat
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Whatcom Weavers Guild presents the 2017 Fibers & Beyond Conference and Sale at the Jansen Art Center in Lynden, Washington. This event includes a Keynote Address on Coast Salish Weaving with Dr. Susan Pavel, nine classes and workshops, the popular Annual Whatcom Weavers Guild Sale and the Fibers & Beyond Exhibit. This event takes place from Tuesday, October 10 through Saturday, October 14, 2017. The Keynote Address takes place Wednesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm. The Fibers & Beyond Exhibit opened prior to the conference on Thursday, September 7 with an artist reception from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public. We hope to see you at the conference!

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Fibers & Beyond Sale at the J! @ Jansen Art Center
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fibers & Beyond Sale at the J! @ Jansen Art Center | Lynden | Washington | United States

The Whatcom Weavers Guild presents the annual Fibers & Beyond Sale on Saturday, October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Jansen Art Center. Shop for unique fashion and home decor items, handcrafted by talented local weavers, felters, basket makers and jewelers. The sale is the culmination of a week of fiber workshops, art exhibit and keynote speaker as part of the Fibers & Beyond Conference at the Jansen Art Center. The one-day Fibers & Beyond Sale is free and open to the public. For more details about the sale, visit the Whatcom Weavers Guild website at www.whatcomweaversguild.org. We hope to see you at the sale!

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Mar
10
Sat
Discover the World of Weaving @ WCLS Everson Library
Mar 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discover the World of Weaving @ WCLS Everson Library | Everson | Washington | United States

Whatcom Weavers Guild invites you to an afternoon of weaving demonstrations, hands-on experiences and inspiration! See what is possible with small amounts of yarn and simple equipment you can make yourself. Enjoy an opportunity to “make and take” a project. Woven works by the Guild will be exhibited in our display cabinet February 24 – March 24. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

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Nov
5
Sat
Little Looms @ Bellingham Public Library
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hands on weaving with fiber arts projects for library patrons of all ages. Members of the Whatcom Weavers Guild will bring projects to demonstrate as well as allowing the community to have some hands on experience. Materials provided by the Guild. This SkillShare program is free, with no registration required!

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Oct
21
Sat
Pine Needle Basketry: A Beginner’s Course in Weaving with Pine Needles @ Chuckanut Center
Oct 21 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Pine Needle Basketry: A Beginner's Course in Weaving with Pine Needles @ Chuckanut Center

Just in time for Autumn arts and crafts! Join Jazmen Yoder for this wildcrafting workshop where you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique with ponderosa pine needles!

Pine needle basket-making dates to almost 9,000 years ago and the baskets served as a vessel for grain, crops, and other essentials. Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.

In this course you will learn:

ID and Ecology features of Pinus spp. (Pine tree species).

Foraging techniques and where to harvest pine needles.

How to weave a coiled basket using pine needles.

All materials will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too if you wish (e.g., thread, beads, decor, sewing kit).

This course will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.

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Nov
19
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry: A Beginner’s Course in Weaving with Pine Needles @ Chuckanut Center
Nov 19 all-day
Pine Needle Basketry: A Beginner's Course in Weaving with Pine Needles @ Chuckanut Center

Just in time for Winter arts and crafts! Join Jazmen Yoder for this wildcrafting workshop where you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique with ponderosa pine needles.

Pine needle basket-making dates to almost 9,000 years ago and the baskets served as a vessel for grain, crops, and other essentials. It’s a skill that is simple to learn with guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.

This course will take place indoors at the Chuckanut Center near Fairhaven in Whatcom County, WA. The Chuckanut Center is heated and has access to facilities including a bathroom, full kitchen, and drinking water.

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Mar
16
Sat
Lichens & Moss: A Cryptogamic Plant Walk @ Deception Pass State Park
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Lichens & Moss: A Cryptogamic Plant Walk @ Deception Pass State Park

Join botanist and naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a walk at one of the most stunning trail systems in the Pacific Northwest. There will be an emphasis on learning lichens and ferns, but we will ID any plant or fungi species of interest. Bring your camera, come for the knowledge, and stay for the views! This is a unique field trip offering you’ll remember forever.

Space is limited.

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Mar
24
Sun
Pine Needle Basketry: A Beginner’s Course in Weaving with Pine Needles @ Chuckanut Center
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Pine Needle Basketry: A Beginner's Course in Weaving with Pine Needles @ Chuckanut Center

In this wildcrafting workshop you will learn how to weave a basket using the coil technique and Ponderosa Pine needles.

Baskets are thought to be one of the first art forms of ancient peoples, with basket fragments found in California and the Southwest dating to 9400 years, and coiled baskets from the earliest sites in Egypt dating to 7,000 years. The coil technique requires patience and attention to detail before it becomes a relaxing, repetitive stitching pattern. It is a skill that is more easily learned with a little guidance.

Dabblers, beginners, intermediate, and advanced weavers will enjoy this creative, social gathering.

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